Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Do not use the oil pan to engine block gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.

When installing a NEW oil pan gasket, it is not necessary to install the rivets that retain the NEW gasket to the pan.

1. Remove the oil level sensor from the pan.
   Fig 1: Removing Oil Level Sensor

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2. Remove the oil pan cover (2), gasket (3), and bolts (1), if required.
   Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan Cover, Gasket & Bolts

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3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and O-ring seal.
   Fig 3: Removing Oil Pan Drain Plug

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4. Remove the oil pan baffle and bolts.
5. Clean the oil pan in solvent. Be sure to thoroughly clean all of the oil passages and recesses of the pan.
6. Clean the oil pan gasket surfaces. Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
   CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
7. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
8. Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging. Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
   Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan Baffle & Bolts

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9. Inspect the oil level sensor seal surface and threads for damage.
   Fig 5: Oil Level Sensor Seal

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10. Inspect the oil pan drain plug and threaded drain hole for damaged threads.

    The drain plug O-ring seal may be used again if not cut or damaged.

    Fig 6: Oil Pan Drain Plug

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11. Inspect the oil filter sealing surface for scratches or gouging.
12. Inspect the oil filter fitting (1) for a loose fit or damaged threads.
13. Inspect the oil passages for restrictions.
14. Inspect the oil filter bypass valve (2) for proper operation.

    Lightly depress the bypass valve. The valve spring should reseat the valve to the proper position.

    Fig 7: Inspecting Oil Filter Fitting & Oil Filter Bypass Valve

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